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What Men Would Tell You… About Fighting

April 16, 2019Dan GriffinThe Man Rules Podcastaggression, allen berger, conscious masculinity, Dan Griffin, men, the man rules, violence, what men would tell you

  As a kid, you probably wanted to be cool. And if you were a boy, being cool meant being tough. Being tough meant being able to fight and win. If you weren’t tough, you immediately felt inadequate. You weren’t…

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Not as Seen on TV

February 4, 2019Dan GriffinThe Man Rules Podcastandrew smiler, conscious masculinity, Dan Griffin, media, men, the man rules, TV

This episode is a replay of one we first posted in back in 2017. Gillette’s recent “Toxic Masculinity” ad recently brought ideas about the ways in which men are portrayed in popular media to the mainstream. Dr. Andrew Smiler has…

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Keeping it 100

January 14, 2019Dan GriffinThe Man Rules PodcastDan Griffin, gender, goals, masculinity, men, Podcast, the man rules

Is “keeping it 100” a thing people still say these days? Many eons ago, back in 2015, it meant “to be you, be honest, be true to yourself and the people you love, be unapologetic but respectful at the same…

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Transformers

November 19, 2018Dan GriffinThe Man Rules Podcastchange, Dan Griffin, male self-awareness, men, personal growth, Real Men Real Recovery, recovery, transformation

If you think about it, nearly every story we pay attention to is one about transformation. The main character in your favorite movie likely starts out in one state, something happens, and they end up in a different state by…

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In Like a Lamb, Out Like a Lion

September 13, 2018Dan GriffinThe Man Rules PodcastCircle Jerk – Lessons of Manhood My Father Never Taught Me, conscious masculinity, conscious men, cooking, Dan Griffin, fatherhood, MAN-ifesto Radio podcast, men, men after #metoo, successful relationships, The Morning MAN-ifesto

The Man Rules Podcast has been blessed to have our producer, Andrea Sauceda, since we began in May 2017. We are a small podcast with very little budget and she has given her time graciously and generously. She is taking…

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I Love You…Man

July 30, 2018Dan Griffinarchive 1, The Man Rules Podcastbromance, Dan Griffin, friends, love, men, men and masculinity, relationships, vulnerability

It’s rarely easy for any of us to say “I love you” for the first time. But, this can be especially true when one straight guy loves another straight guy. Of course, those times are changing. Especially thanks to your…

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What Men Would Tell You… About Women

July 23, 2018Dan Griffinarchive 1, The Man Rules PodcastDan Griffin, dating, Dr. Walter Kempler, gender, marriage, men, men are from mars, relationships, the man rules, women, women are from venus

It’s been said that men are women are from totally different planets. All of the struggles they have in relating to one another are a result of the fact that they are just two totally different species, and the only…

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Why Aren’t I Happy? Men and Depression

May 8, 2018Dan Griffinarchive 1, The Man Rules Podcastdepression, men, relationships, terry real

Men are four times more likely to die by suicide than women, and their depression is more likely to manifest as anger and violence. As this week’s guest, Terry Real, puts it men either feel that they are failing the…

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RecomMENded Reading – April

April 26, 2018Dan GriffinA Mans Waymasculinity, men, reading, recommendations

If you want to change old patterns of thought and behavior—like choosing more consciously how The Man Rules fit into your life—you’re going to need to broaden your perspective and gain some personal insight. There’s no better way to do…

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Breaking the Ruhls (and The Rules)

April 23, 2018Dan Griffinarchive 1, archive 2, The Man Rules Podcastcomplex trauma, depression, larry ruhl, lgbtq, male survivor, men, RAINN, sexual abuse

The Man Rules do not prepare men to navigate the rocky emotional terrain of their day-to-day lives. So, what happens when childhood sexual abuse and emotional abuse make that terrain much, much rockier than average? In most cases, it leads…

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Consciousness Raising: April 2018

April 18, 2018Dan GriffinA Mans Waychildhood trauma, junot diaz, male partners of sex addicts, male survivors of sexual assault, men, self-care, sex addiction, sexual assault, trauma

The first phase in bringing about positive change is raising awareness. (In other words, the first step is recognizing and admitting that there is a problem.) So, this month, and every month, we’re bringing your awareness to articles, studies, and…

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Three TED Talks That Are Changing The Meaning of “Man Up”

April 11, 2018Dan GriffinA Mans Waydomestic violence, masculinity, men, sexual assault, TED talk, TED talks for men

Are we finally seeing a shift in our culture for men? These three amazing TED talks for men make me think that the answer is a resounding “yes.” We still have a long way to go, but as long as…

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Muddy Waters – Episode 56

March 26, 2018Dan Griffinarchive 1, archive 2, The Man Rules Podcastcivil rights, Dan Griffin, equality, mary woods, men, men's mental health, social justice, the man rules, the water, westbridge, women

A major shift is happening in how we view gender, sexuality and violence. Many people, like our guest Mary Woods, see echoes of the 60s civil rights movements in this modern era of protest and consciousness raising. But, many men…

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Truth and Consequences – Episode 55

March 19, 2018Dan Griffinarchive 1, archive 2, The Man Rules Podcastdomestic violence, emotional abuse, fatherhood, fathers, men, michael levittan, parenting, raising teenaged daughters, relationships

The truth—as both Dan and his guest Dr. Michael Levittan see it—is that the ways we raise boys and girls to relate to one another is dysfunctional at best, personally damaging and emotionally debilitating at worst. The consequences of this…

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Can You Change the Past? – Episode 54

March 12, 2018Dan Griffinarchive 1, archive 2, The Man Rules Podcastchildhood trauma, DBT, EMDR, family of origin, family systems, men, neurofeedback, relational trauma, trauma

What kind of man do you want to be? And, what’s keeping you from being that man? Chances are, one of the things getting in that way is unresolved pain from the past. “Ah, horse shit!” you say. “I can’t…

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When Your Dream Is Not Your Dream – Episode 53

March 6, 2018Dan Griffinarchive 1, archive 2, The Man Rules Podcastcareer, masculinity, men, rules, success, work, worklife

As men, we often define ourselves by degrees of career success. It’s not enough to produce good work–you have to produce the best work. It’s not enough to provide a modest, but comfortable living for yourself and/or your family–you have to provide…

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Tune Out to Tune In – Episode 52

March 1, 2018Dan Griffinarchive 1, archive 2, The Man Rules Podcastconnection, gender, masculinity, men, psychology, relationships, self-improvement

Visit the children’s clothing aisles in your favorite department store, and you’ll quickly see how deeply obsessed we are with gender dichotomies. You can be either masculine or feminine, dolls or trucks, pink or blue. You can either be tough…

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What’s Left When It All Falls Away – Episode 51

February 19, 2018Dan Griffinarchive 1, archive 2, The Man Rules PodcastDan Griffin, jason Mackenzie, men, mental health, mental health warriors, problem drinking, problematic substance use, recovery, shame, substance use disorder, the man rules, vulnerability

For Jason MacKenzie, everything was going as planned. He had a great job, a beautiful wife, two kids, a nice house, and a nice car. So, how did he one day find himself, widowed, and drinking until he passed out…

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The Deep Dive Guys Do It Differently – Episode 49

February 5, 2018Dan Griffinarchive 2equality, fathers, gender, homophobia, kids, men, parenting, Podcast, sensitive men, the man rules

In this episode of The Man Rules podcast, The Deep Dive Guys (Tim Walsh, Michael Dinneen, and Dan) talk about the ways in which they felt “different” as kids, the consequences, both internal and external, that they experienced for breaking…

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Bonus Episode: But I’m Not Sexist

December 14, 2017Dan Griffinarchive 2civil conversations, civil discourse, feminism, feminist, gender, men, Podcast, sexism, sexist, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, the man rules, women

Roy Moore. Harvey Weinstein. Bill Cosby. These are “bad guys,” right? They represent the extreme end of the sexual misconduct spectrum. Most men can easily say they don’t identify with any of these guys. They have never done the things…

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Episode 42: Men Overboard, Cheryl Sharp on Navigating the #MeToo Sea Change

December 11, 2017Dan Griffinarchive 2cheryl sharp, communication, Dan Griffin, male libido, men, relationships, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual trauma, The Man Rules podcast, women

Cheryl Sharp is an expert on trauma and resilience and a lifelong sailor. So, she knows a thing or two about dealing with rough waters, literally and figuratively. In this episode, she and Dan talk about the stunning cultural tsunami…

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Episode 40: The Polarity Express

November 27, 2017Dan GriffinThe Man Rules PodcastDan Griffin, feminine, intimacy, john wineland, masculine, men, relationships, sex, The Man Rules podcast

In this episode, speaker and teacher John Wineland defines masculine and feminine polarity (think magnetic fields) and their differing energies and strengths as they relate to intimacy and sex. John talks about how personal awareness of those different energies, which he labels as feminine…

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Episode 39: Rollin’ with No Homies

November 20, 2017Dan GriffinThe Man Rules Podcastfriendships, loneliness, men, mental health, relationships

“The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just have to find the ones worth suffering for.” – Bob Marley When’s the last time you talked to another man about something that was going on in your life…

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Practical & Tactical Tips: The Deep Dive Guys Start Making Cents (Episode 23)

August 30, 2017Dan GriffinThe Man Rules Podcastfinancial, men, men and masculinity, money, Podcast, the man rules

Mo’ money, mo’ problems. It’s more than just a rap lyric! Sometimes it seems like the more you spend, save, and just plain go about your life in a world full of money, the more complicated life can be. But oddly,…

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Episode 22: The Deep Dive Guys Start Making Cents! Dan Griffin, Tim Walsh, and Michael Dinneen Talk Money

August 29, 2017Dan GriffinThe Man Rules Podcastfinancial, masculinity, men, men and masculinity, Podcast, the man rules

Folks, do you like a good bargain? Then you’re going to LOVE the deal we’re offering to you, and only you, our best listeners, on this episode of The Man Rules podcast! If you listen now, you’ll get to hear…

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You Cheated. Now What? – Episode 7

May 19, 2017Dan GriffinThe Man Rules Podcastdating, heating, infidelity, marriage, men, porn, relationships, sex, sexuality

If there’s one thing that Rob Weiss, MSW, knows for sure from his more than 25 years as therapist and sexologist, it’s that men don’t respond well to bullshit. That’s why his new book “Out of the Doghouse” takes care…

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A Man’s Way Workshop

February 23, 2017Dan GriffinA Mans WayDan Griffin, men, recovery, Rio Retreat, the meadows, trauma, treatment

When I went to school to learn how to work with people with addictive disorders I got a lot of great guidance—Brain science. Family systems. Motivational Interviewing. Models of Change. Working with the criminal justice population. Working with women. Cultural…

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